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Mobile science project : promoting active methodologies through environmental workshop in schools.
(2020) Cubas, Anelise Leal Vieira; Dutra, Ana Regina de Aguiar; Moecke, Elisa Helena Siegel; Magnago, Rachel Faverzani; Bianchet, Ritanara Tayane; Pilarski, Karina Suldovski; Machado, Marina de Medeiros
The main objective of this project is to investigate how active methodologies, based on workshops with environmental themes, can help high school students to learn subject matter in the area of the chemistry, physics and mathematics sciences and enhance their awareness of the importance of the preservation of the planet. In this study, 13 schools were visited in 4 years. During this time they participated in workshops that involved the use of residues to produce new materials, to provide environmental education regarding the reuse of waste and concepts embedded in the chemistry, physics and mathematics sciences. The results highlight that most of the students (98%) found the Mobile Science project interesting, 97% enjoyed participating in the workshops. Regarding the content of the workshops, 92% of the students answered positively; that is, the workshops were related and helped to understand the exact sciences. The Mobile Science project is part of the Unisul ́s actions aligned to sustainable development goals (SDGs), UN 2030 Agenda.
Oil extraction from spent coffee grounds assisted by non-thermal plasma.
(2020) Cubas, Anelise Leal Vieira; Machado, Marina de Medeiros; Bianchet, Ritanara Tayane; Hermann, Kênia Alexandra da Costa; Bork, Jonathan Alexsander; Debacher, Nito Angelo; Lins, Elisa Flores; Maraschin, Marcelo; Coelho, Daniela Sousa; Moecke, Elisa Helena Siegel
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world and around 50% of the processed coffee beans becomes waste as spent coffee grounds (SCG). These SCG contain up to 20% of oil, which can be recovered and used in many different processes, such as biodiesel production, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. The extracted oil contains large amounts of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents and immunomodulators, in addition to fatty acids that have excellent emollient and moist- urizing properties. It is therefore of interest to improve the oil extraction technique, to enhance the efficiency, reduce the extraction time and improve the quality of the oil extracted. Thus, in this study, a new technique for SCG oil extraction, using a non-thermal plasma technology as a pre-extraction procedure prior to Soxhlet extraction, was investigated, aiming to improve the extraction efficiency and oil quality. For comparison purposes, experiments were also carried out using an ultrasound pre-extraction procedure prior to Soxhlet extraction. It was observed that the use of pre-extraction with the plasma more than double the extraction yield compared with the Soxhlet extraction alone. Also, it increased the yield by around 30% compared with the use of ultrasound as the pre-extraction procedure. Analysis of the oil extracted by GC–MS showed that the quality of the oil composition was maintained. Also shows an increase in the antioxidant potential, which can prevent the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin, due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. The SEM images showed significant changes in the walls of the polyhedral cells of the spent coffee grounds after non-thermal plasma pre-treatment.
Applicability of bacterial cellulose in cosmetics : bibliometric review.
(2020) Bianchet, Ritanara Tayane; Cubas, Anelise Leal Vieira; Machado, Marina de Medeiros; Moecke, Elisa Helena Siegel
The search for innovation and new approaches to mitigate environmental impact encourages the cosmetic industry to explore new methodologies and materials. Bacterial cellulose has been the focus of research because it has high biocompatibility, skin adhesion, and water retention, in addition to being a sustainable alternative material. This review paper explored the perspectives emerging in the scientific literature on the use of bacterial cellulose in cosmetics. This bibliometric review was performed using four databases along with three software programs to obtain a more complete analysis. The search identified 18 articles related to the topic. Because the highest number of articles was published in the year 2019, it was estimated that more publications will appear in the near future. Studies have demonstrated the potential for the use of bacterial cellulose in face masks for the delivery of active compounds and increased skin hydration, and it can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.

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